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Bobby Zhu

Managing Director

Chinaland Shipping

Bobby Zhu is a Singapore-based shipping executive with nearly two decades of experience in international shipping, commodity trading and maritime investment.

He currently serves as Managing Director of Chinaland Shipping, with responsibilities spanning long-term tonnage procurement & projects, overseas business development and overseeing the company’s London offices.

Prior to joining Chinaland Shipping, Bobby held positions in a few well-known companies including Taylor Maritime, Koch Fertilizer Asia and Pacific Basin Shipping, building extensive experience across dry bulk shipping, commodity trading and international maritime markets. He studied Economics in Peking University and had a Master degree of Shipping and Trade in Cass Business School, London.
 

Farid Belbouab

Group CEO

Gulftainer

Farid Belbouab is a distinguished global leader in maritime, port, and logistics. With over two decades of international experience, he has led major shipping, ports and logistics organizations, shaping their strategic direction, driving operational performance and developing new avenues for sustainable growth. In his current capacity as Group CEO of Gulftainer, Farid is leading the transformation of a 50-year-old company into a more integrated global trade and logistics group. Building on Gulftainer’s strong heritage in ports and terminals, his ambition is to broaden the Group’s capabilities across GT Ports, GT Logistics, GT Parks, GT Lines, and other complementary businesses, creating an increasingly integrated offering for customers across the supply chain. Throughout his career, Farid has held senior leadership roles across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Previously, he was Group CEO of Meratus, one of Indonesia’s leading integrated maritime and logistics groups, and held senior positions within the CMA CGM Group, including Regional Vice President based in Dubai, overseeing the Middle East, East Africa and the Indian Ocean. He also served as CEO in several countries, including Indonesia, Algeria, Saudi Arabia and the Horn of Africa, consistently delivering operational turnarounds, market share growth and long-term value creation.

Yann Corvellec

Group Director, Global Logistics

EDGE Group

Group Director, Global Logistics at EDGE Group, where he is responsible for the global movement of goods across the organisation's international supply chain operations. With more than two decades of experience spanning shipping, freight forwarding and logistics management, he has held senior roles with organisations including CTS International Logistics, CMA CGM, Demeco and AGS. Having worked across Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, he brings extensive expertise in ocean freight, trade management, supply chain strategy and the delivery of complex logistics projects.

Dharmendra Gangrade

Head of Logistics Management Center

Larsen & Toubro

Dharmendra is Head of Logistics Management Center for Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (known as L&T) and is leading global shipping & logistics function for L&T’s multiple and diverse businesses based at global Head Office at Mumbai.

In the past, Dharmendra has successfully led and managed complex shipping & logistics operations with large MNCs and Indian companies including global EPC company Technip Energies, German global leader in Chemicals BASF, makers of Fevicol, FeviKwik and Dr. Fixit brands Pidilite, India’s largest private sector enterprise Reliance Industries in Retail & Petroleum businesses and in Automobile sector with Tata Motors and Mahindra Group.

Dharmendra is a subject matter expert and thought leader on the topics of global Shipping & Logistics and has been regularly invited to share his thoughts in many global conferences and top Business Schools worldwide including USA, UAE, Singapore, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Brazil, Malaysia among others.

Also, Dharmendra is a member of Editorial Advisory Board for a world-renowned shipping magazine published as ’BREAKBULK’ of Hyve Group, UK. He is also a member of WEF’s ( World Economic Forum, Davos) Task Force along with other experts on WEF’s Moving India initiative of NITI Aayog (erstwhile Planning Commission of India), “Igniting India’s transition to zero emission road freight”. In addition, he is member of ‘Ports, Shipping and Logistics Committee’ of Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry , and member of Logistics and Transportation Committee of Indian Merchant Chamber (IMC) of Commerce and Industry.

In addition, Dharmendra is Chairman of Disaster Aid India and a Board member of  Disaster Aid International, UK which extends support for humanitarian and disaster relief program for community in need across the globe. Further, he has led various community service projects under the aegis of Rotary International in various capacity including its President for a local Rotary Club in Mumbai.
 

Huang Liping

Party Secretary and Chairman

Jiangsu Suzhou Port Group

Senior Economist (Professor Level), with over 30 years of deep involvement in the port industry, long engaged in port operations and corporate management, and possessing extensive experience in bulk cargo port operations and port logistics. During his tenure as Party Secretary and Chairman of Zhenjiang Port Group, he successfully facilitated the implementation and operation of the Simandou iron ore terminal project in Guinea. Currently serving as Party Secretary and Chairman of Jiangsu Suzhou Port Group, he is leading Suzhou Port Group to focus on the sea-to-river transport of bulk cargo and the river-to-sea transport of special cargo types, advancing the construction of a modern river-sea intermodal hub port.

André Starke

Director Project Logistics Global & Hydro Austria / Director Customs Competence Center

Andritz Hydro

Since June 2023, André Starke, is now heading the Project Logistics of Andritz Hydro and in this role he is responsible for the strategic and operational development of any logistics related topics. He is actively supporting the group worldwide, but his base is Vienna in Austria.

ANDRITZ Hydro is one of the globally leading suppliers of electromechanical equipment and services for hydropower plants in the dynamically growing, global market for renewable energy. We are focusing on turnkey projects providing end to end solutions for our clients.  

Roland Tan

Director, Infrastructure Finance

HSBC

Roland is a Director in the Infrastructure Finance team in HSBC, with more than 14 years of financing experience across Asia Pacific and Middle East in sectors including (i) power, utilities and renewable energy, (ii) infrastructure/ public private partnerships, (iii) oil & gas, (iv) metals & mining and (v) digital infrastructure. He has worked on transactions in various roles including Financial Advisor, Mandated Lead Arranger, Underwriter, Rating Advisor, Joint Global Coordinator and Bookrunner.

Roland graduated Summa Cum Laude from Singapore Management University with a Double Degree in Bachelor of Accountancy and Bachelor of Business Management (Finance Major).
 

Susanne Dreyer

Director Logistics, Customs & Trade Compliance

Kanadevia Inova AG

Susanne Dreyer is Director, Logistics, Customs & Trade Compliance at Kanadevia Inova AG, a Zurich-based EPC company delivering waste management infrastructure projects, including Energy-from-Waste, Carbon Capture and Renewable Gas facilities worldwide. She is responsible for the company's global logistics, transport, customs and trade compliance functions.

Susanne has more than 25 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management, having worked across freight forwarding, carrier operations, consulting and shipper organisations. Her role at Kanadevia Inova includes supporting the movement of equipment and materials for major infrastructure projects around the world, including projects in the UAE affected by the disruption to regional trade flows following the escalation of tensions between Iran and the United States in early 2025.
 

Tina Yi

Managing Director

JSI Alliance

Ms Tina Yi (QianQian) is Managing Director of SAL Heavy Lift China and JSI Alliance China, leading the companies’ business and teams across China — from chartering, operating and commercial strategy to the delivery of some of the region’s most complex heavy-lift projects.

Tina holds an MSc in International Logistics from the University of Plymouth (UK). She began her career with UK freight forwarder Eagle Freight, working across containers and breakbulk, before returning to Shanghai in 2006 to specialise in breakbulk and handysize broking. She joined SAL in 2007 and spent 15 years as Senior Chartering & Project Manager in Heavy Lift Division, delivering large and complex projects spanning power, oil&gas, port facility, floating units and renewable energy projects. She was appointed Managing Director of SAL China in 2020 and of JSI Alliance China in 2021.
 

Dr. Claudia Fujita

Senior Research Engineer

Taisei Corporation

Dr. Claudia Fujita is a Senior Research Engineer at Taisei Corporation, based in Singapore as part of the Singapore Innovation Hub. With a background in civil and environmental engineering, she has extensive experience in research and development, particularly in geo-environmental engineering and underground infrastructure.

In her current role, she focuses on bridging innovation between Japan and Southeast Asia, connecting emerging technologies with real-world construction challenges. Her work supports digital transformation, sustainability and the practical implementation of innovation in the built environment.
 

Anurag Chaturvedi

Assistant Vice President, Group Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Kalpataru Projects International Limited

Anurag Chaturvedi is a senior supply chain and project logistics leader with over 30 years of experience across infrastructure, energy, power transmission and industrial sectors. He currently serves as Assistant Vice President – Group Procurement & Supply Chain Management at Kalpataru Projects International Limited, leading logistics strategy and execution for domestic and international EPC projects.

His expertise spans breakbulk and project cargo, over-dimensional and heavy-lift transportation, multimodal and port-to-site logistics, international freight management, customs compliance and strategic sourcing. He has held leadership roles with Jindal Power, Hitachi Energy, ABB, Larsen & Toubro and Alstom, among other organizations.

An advocate of digital transformation, operational resilience and sustainable logistics, Anurag focuses on delivering complex cargo safely, efficiently and cost-effectively through strong industry partnerships and data-driven execution.